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After the cars were parked, the next round of traffic jams was on stairs and elevators as parents and students tried to get items from the car into their rooms.

Iowa State is expecting another year of record enrollment, and dorm rooms are full.

Some 32,000 students are expected for the fall semester. It's the fifth straight year of record enrollment, the seventh consecutive year of growth and a record setting number of incoming freshmen.

Some Iowa State University students were offered $1,000 incentives to give up their dorm rooms so there would be space for incoming freshmen. About 90 students took the university up on the offer and received the $1,000 credit.

A group of volunteers helped with the move on Wednesday.

"They just kind of swarm the car, unpack the stuff, carry it up to the room and keep doing it all day long," said Brittney Rutherford, marketing coordinator for the ISU Dining and Department of Residence.

"They came right up and offered their assistance -- really happy with it," said Don Waderich who was helping his granddaughter move in Wednesday.

"It just helps them feel welcome in their new home," said Sophie Cook, one of the volunteers.

"It's a good way to meet new people, get to know your roommates and floor members," said Tabor Vandebol, a volunteer.